Raymond Connolly : Obituary

Published in the Scotsman Publications on 6th January 2012 (Distributed in Scotland)
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25th December 2011

CONNOLLY Raymond (Abbeyhill / Leith) Suddenly, but peacefully, on December 25, 2011, Raymond aged 77, cherished dad to Sheila, Denise and Suzanne, adored grandad of Jason, Ryann, Daniel and Grace, loving brother to Ian, Sheila and the late Jim and Alex. Funeral service at Seafield Crematorium, on Thursday, January 12, at 1 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations if desired may be made on retiral in aid of The Citadel Inspire Group.

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  • Lit candles:

    • Always Sheila xxx
      21st Feb 2012
    • miss you dad luv sheila xx
      11th Feb 2012
    • luv Ryann and Karen xxxxxxxxxx
      4th Feb 2012
    • Always. Sheila xxxxxxxxxx
      29th Jan 2012
    • John McVey Edin/​Thailand
      11th Jan 2012
  • My very own sunshine in Leith

    Hey old man

    The weeks have been flying by since you left dad and I miss you so much, every day seems to be a bad day. I forget sometimes just for a second and talk about you as if you`re still here, then it hits me and I crumble all over again. I dont know what to do with all this pain and I dont think it will ever go away untill I see you again. Give me a sign, anything , so I know you`re there. Luvs you with everything xxxxxxxx Sheila xxxxxxxxxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 21st Feb 2012
  • In another life I would make you stay

    Hi Dad

    love you xx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 11th Feb 2012
  • Are there phones in heaven dad?

    They say time is a healer but its not true! it gets worse evey day. Sometimes I think I`m going out of my mind, the thought of living without ever seeing you in this lifetime is just more than I can handle. I wish there were phones in heaven dad so we could talk all day, catch up with all the gossip, the way we used to do. I`m sending you lots of hugs and kisses from Ryann and I. Love you dad, keep you in my heart forever xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sheila xxxxxxxxxxxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 8th Feb 2012
  • When I see you in heaven xx

    Another lonely day without you pater, Saturday, pub and bookie day, hahaha!!! Scotland play England today, rugby and I know who you will be shouting for as you only support two teams, Scotland and who ever England are playing hahaha !!Joking aside dad. I may have a wee hangover today as the girls and I went out last night and let our hair down something I know you would have approved of and no I didnt get all morbid we had a laugh and they heard some of my happy memories with you and no I didnt embarrass you hehehe!! Love you dad love you with all my heart xxxxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 4th Feb 2012
  • In the arms of the angels

    Hey dad, me again, I`ve been sitting looking out of my bedroom window for hours now looking over at your window. I know that soon a new family will be moving in and it hurts like crazy but I know that they will have many happy years as we all did. Love you dad xxxxxx sheila xxxxxxxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 31st Jan 2012
  • Reunited

    Hi Dad, Hope you enjoyed your train journey on Friday with susie!! I wished I could have came back with you but your in good hands. Ryann and I miss you like crazy and I know you gave me a visit last night, thanks dad. xxxxxxxxxx Sheila xxxxxxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 29th Jan 2012
  • Empty and alone

    Hi dad. Ive met so many of your old friends` in the street and it`s hard it`s so very very hard to keep the smile on my face. Everyone has said what an amazing day we gave you, simply a beautiful send off and it was everyone came to say goodbye. Words aren`t enough to say how much I`m missing you. I`m not sure if I can take anymore, life go`s on or it gets better. This I know dad but right now it`s not making any sense to me. I hope they are all looking after you and I wish I were with you I love you dad xxxxxxxxx Sheila xxxxxxxxxxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 24th Jan 2012
  • It`s so hard not to cry

    I try so hard dad not to cry each day, I know its not what you would have wanted. I wake up thinking of you and go to sleep the same way. In your house today where you raised three fantastic girls, we are who we are because of you and that makes me so proud to call you my dad xxx Sheila xxx Love you with every beat of my heart xxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 16th Jan 2012
  • Meet me half way dad xx

    Everyone gets a once in a life time and you were mine, my dad. Everything is so different now, the days` the hours everything!! I walk by your house and wave to you and I see you waving back as you always did, your my hero dad my guardian angel. I know Denise, Su and I have a new path to walk down now and with you by our side we can do it. Ive never felt this sad in my whole life and I know it wont always be like this, I just miss you so much. xxx Shine bright dad xxx Sheila xxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 15th Jan 2012
  • Dad

    I saw the brightest star in the sky last night and just knew it was you watching over me. I wish I could get just one last cuddle from you or just hear your voice. I miss you so much dad, life will never be the same without you in it. Shine bright dad Sheila xxxxxxxxxxx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 9th Jan 2012
  • Lit candles:

    • Love Ryann and Karen
      9th Jan 2012
    • turnbull family xxx
      8th Jan 2012
    • Love from Sheila and Ryann xx
      8th Jan 2012
    • all our love jason and zoe xxx
      7th Jan 2012
    • All at the tam o shanter
      7th Jan 2012
    • Love Sheila and John xxx
      7th Jan 2012
    • sheila ann carlyle
      7th Jan 2012
    • Love Sharon xxx
      6th Jan 2012
    • sheila carlyle
      6th Jan 2012
  • Dad

    Sitting here thinking about all the happy memories and the good times from years gone by. I know your here with me because I see you every where I look, thankyou I knew you wouldnt be far from us. Love you dad. Sheila xx

    Report this message By sheila ann carlyle on 7th Jan 2012
  • Dad

    My heart it is aching im in so much pain, but i know my loving DAD we will meet again xxxx suzi xxxx

    Report this message By suzanne xxxx on 7th Jan 2012
  • Dad

    I can't believe that you're gone its with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes i say see you later and not goodbye all my love suzanne xxxxx

    Report this message By suzanne xxxx on 6th Jan 2012
  • Dad

    I can't believe that you're gone lots of love suzanne xxxx

    Report this message By suzanne xxxx on 6th Jan 2012
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